Carlos Uresti

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Carlos Uresti
Texas Senate District 19
Incumbent
Assumed office 2006
Current term ends 2009
Political party	Democrat
Profession	Attorney
Website	Official website

Carlos Uresti has been a Democratic member of the Texas Senate since 2006.

Uresti graduated with a B.A. in political science from St. Mary's University and also graduated with a J.D. also from St. Mary's University.

In addition to being a senator, Uresti is also a partner at the Law Offices of Gonzalez, Hoblit, Ferguson. Prior to his election to the state senate, Uresti was a representative in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2006. Uresti also served as a captain in the United States Marine Corps.^[1]

Committee assignments

• Bexar Metropolitan Water District Legislative Oversight Committee, Co-Chair
• Administration Committee, Texas Senate
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Texas Senate
• Health & Human Services Committee, Texas Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Texas Senate

District 19

Carlos Uresti represents District 19, which includes the county of Pecos, Texas.^[2]

Personal

Uresti was born on September 12, 1963 in San Antonio, Tx. He and his wife, Yolanda, have two children: Michael and Carlos, Jr.

Private airflight reimbursements

Uresti was spotlighted by Texas Watchdog in November 2009 for spending taxpayer money on specially hired flights through the Texas Department of Transportation. Uresti spent $15,100 for four flights between January 1, 2008-May 1, 2009.^[3]

External links

• Carlos Uresti on Texas State Senate Website
• Carlos Uresti on Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
• Official website of Carlos Uresti

References

1. ↑ Carlos Uresti on Project Vote Smart
2. ↑ Texas Senate Districts by Number
3. ↑ Texas Watchdog, "State senators rack up big bills using charter flights, personal planes", November 5, 2009

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